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HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid
(previously known as Senior First Aid)
Apply First Aid training aims to develop the knowledge and skills for a person to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. The course includes CPR.
ALAQ's Apply First Aid course is delivered under the Australian Quality Training Framework and is nationally recognised.
The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that a Apply First Aid certificate is renewed every 3 years.
COURSE DURATION
16 hours (2 day full course)
8 hours (1 day full course - preferred method)
8 hours (Update – every 3 years)
PRE-REQUISITE
The minimum age requirement for Apply First Aid is 15 years.
COURSE FEES
Full Course (both 1 or 2 day course) - $125
Update - $85
ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCY
Upon successful completion of the course, the following unit of competency will be issued:
• HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
This training also incorporates the content found in the following two units of competency:
• HLTCPR201A Perform CPR
• HLTFA201A Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
COURSE CONTENT
The following outlines the content included in this course:
• Apply the principles of First Aid
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Asthma & Anaphylaxis Management
• Treatment of infection, shock, fractures, bleeding and burns
• Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold, heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy
• Management of common medical emergencies
• Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings.
ASSESSMENT
Participants will demonstrate their level of knowledge, skills and understanding through both practical and theoretical activities.
DELIVERY METHOD
2 day full course - 16 hours face-to-face training and assessment
1 day full course - 8 hours face-to-face training and assessment, with the theory and workbook completed in advance
Update - 8 hours face-to-face training and assessment |
